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PSD amendment allowing new hires in hospitals adopted by the health committee

13:52, 27 Iul. 2026
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete argues that the Romanian healthcare system faces a paradox: while hospitals report a major staff shortage, approximately 2,000 doctors who completed their residency last year have been unable to find employment.

Grindeanu outlines PSD’s priorities for Parliament’s extraordinary session

13:50, 27 Iul. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday, ahead of Parliament’s extraordinary session, that the Social Democrats will support only the bills they believe serve Romania’s interests and will not endorse what he described as “Bolojan’s mistakes.”

“There will be an unprecedented exodus of doctors”: Rogobete on the healthcare crisis

13:47, 27 Iul. 2026
Against the backdrop of the healthcare crisis, former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete stated that “there will be an unprecedented exodus of doctors,” caused by the current version of the salary law.

Grindeanu sends a harsh message to Bolojan regarding the pay law

16:09, 24 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu sent a strong message Friday to interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, stating that the PSD will not support the draft salary law if it retains the current provisions regarding the capping of bonuses and the reduction of salaries for healthcare and education workers.

MaPN, following Friday’s drone incident: Romania’s security situation remains critical

16:06, 24 Iul. 2026
The Chief of the Defense Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, and General Gheorghe Maxim stated on Friday that the incident in which a drone was shot down over Romanian territory does not alter the assessment of the security risks facing the country.

A drone was shot down over Romania. Announcement by Nicușor Dan

16:04, 24 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan announced Friday that a drone was shot down over Romania around 11:00 a.m. This is the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine that a drone has been shot down over Romanian territory.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls three romanian consuls general

16:42, 23 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday the recall of Romania’s consuls general in São Paulo, Nantes, and Frankfurt am Main. The three diplomats are accused of failing to fulfill their duty to open new Romanian consulates general.

The PSD has submitted an amendment to exempt healthcare positions from the hiring freeze

16:39, 23 Iul. 2026
PSD lawmaker and former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete announced Thursday that PSD lawmakers have submitted an amendment calling for healthcare positions to be exempted from the hiring freeze. “Healthcare is not an expense that can be cut blindly,” Rogobete said.

Education union members refuse to participate in discussions on the new pay law

16:37, 23 Iul. 2026
Education union federations announced Thursday in a joint press release that they will not participate in the discussions scheduled for Thursday at the Ministry of Labor regarding the new pay law.

The Ministry of Health implements measures to protect the population in affected areas

16:10, 22 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that it has taken a series of preventive measures in response to the floods that have affected several counties across the country. These measures include epidemiological monitoring, testing the quality of drinking water, and increasing medical resources.

Grindeanu calls for the declassification of the Cotroceni talks on forming the Government

16:08, 22 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu stated Wednesday that he will officially request the declassification of the discussions held by party leaders with President Nicușor Dan regarding the formation of the government.

Nicușor Dan welcomes the president of India to Cotroceni Palace

16:06, 22 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan will welcome the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who is on a state visit to Romania, to Cotroceni Palace.

Parliament returns from recess. Grindeanu calls for an extraordinary session on July 27

15:34, 21 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu is calling for an extraordinary session of Parliament to begin on July 27.

Ilie Bolojan announces completion of offshore platform installation for Neptun Deep

15:33, 21 Iul. 2026
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that Romgaz and OMV Petrom have completed the installation of the production platform for natural gas extraction in the Black Sea, Romania’s largest natural gas project.

Nicușor Dan: The LPG Gas Lisbon was struck outside Romania’s territorial waters

15:31, 21 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan announced that the LPG Gas Lisbon was struck off the coast of the Black Sea, and the entire crew was safely evacuated by Romanian authorities.

The Rabla Program gains momentum. 11,000 applications submitted in one hour

15:56, 20 Iul. 2026
Romanians’ interest in the 2026 Rabla Auto Program remains high. In the first hour after the registration period opened, 11,000 applications were submitted.

Grindeanu: PSD proposes a “crisis committee” in Parliament to break the deadlock

15:54, 20 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu argues that Romania is going through a period of unprecedented institutional deadlock and proposes the establishment of a “crisis committee” within Parliament to quickly draft the legislative changes needed to resolve urgent issues.

Protests at hundreds of hospitals in Romania

15:52, 20 Iul. 2026
Medical staff at hundreds of hospitals went on a warning strike on Monday, dissatisfied with the new pay law, and are warning that they will launch a general strike on July 28 if their demands are not met.

Controls at MApN: Irregularities in Army container contracts

13:13, 17 Iul. 2026
Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced on Friday that, following controls carried out at MApN, irregularities were discovered in contracts concluded with two companies from Slatina. According to him, non-compliant products were accepted and penalties for delays were not applied on time.

No traffic restrictions on the Olt Valley in August: protection barriers have shown their efficiency

13:12, 17 Iul. 2026
The retention barriers installed on DN 7 - Olt Valley have already demonstrated their efficiency, although some were installed less than two months ago.

Defense Minister: Two blocks of flats in Pitesti were built illegally near an ammunition depot

13:11, 17 Iul. 2026
Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced on Friday that the Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has notified the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in what he considers to be an illegal approval of two blocks of flats built near an ammunition depot in Pitesti.

Millions of lei from the PNRR to reduce nosocomial infections and digitize hospitals

13:10, 17 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Health paid, between July 13 and 17, over 29 million lei for projects aimed at digitizing hospitals, reducing nosocomial infections and developing family medicine offices and integrated community centers.

SANITAS enters general strike on July 28. 480 medical units participate in protests

13:07, 16 Iul. 2026
The SANITAS Federation announced the start of a strike against the Government's economic and social policies. 480 medical units from across the country will participate in the protest. The protest calendar includes a warning strike on July 20, followed by a general strike starting July 28.

Sibiu – Piteşti Motorway, Metrorex, PNRR and Europa League Final, on the agenda of the Government

13:06, 16 Iul. 2026
Expropriations for the Sibiu - Piteşti Motorway, new measures regarding the 5th metro line, the revision of the PNRR, but also the declaration of public interest of Romania's candidacy for organizing the UEFA Europa League final are among the main projects on the agenda of the Government meeting.

Bucharest. A modern two-lane road will connect Timisoara Boulevard to the A0 Highway

13:04, 16 Iul. 2026
A modern road will be built in Bucharest and will connect Timisoara Boulevard to the A0 Highway. It will have two lanes, a lane dedicated to public transport and bicycle lanes. The feasibility study of the project is to be approved on Thursday by the Ministry of Transport.

The CCR postpones Sorin Grindeanu’s petition regarding the SAFE ordinance until september 23

13:48, 15 Iul. 2026
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) announced on Wednesday that it is once again postponing its ruling on the petition regarding a legal conflict filed by the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

The average net wage has declined. What the latest data shows

13:47, 15 Iul. 2026
The average net salary in Romania fell in May compared to April, according to data published Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). However, compared to the same period last year, salaries continued to rise.

“Go, Bolo! ” Grindeanu: “Pâslaru and all their cronies haven’t managed to complete a single project”

13:45, 15 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu launches a new attack against the prime minister and the former coalition. He accuses ruling-party lawmakers of failing to submit any bills regarding the outstanding milestones in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

PSD will support projects for European funds from the opposition, but conditions the vote

13:13, 14 Iul. 2026
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Tuesday that it will act as an opposition party. The Social Democrats are imposing a series of conditions in order to continue supporting the projects of the dismissed Government.

Countries where Romanians pay the most expensive tourist visas

13:11, 14 Iul. 2026
Although the Romanian passport offers visa-free access to over 150 destinations, there are states where the entry fee reaches several hundred euros. Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria are at the top of the ranking.

PNL does not rule out giving up on Siegfried Mureșan’s candidacy for the position of prime minister

12:58, 14 Iul. 2026
PNL could give up on the proposal that MEP Siegfried Mureșan be designated prime minister, if the negotiations for the formation of the new Government lead to another formula considered viable, says the leader of PNL Dâmbovița, Virgil Guran.

Almost 50 million euros from the PNRR, lost. Delta projects remained on paper

12:54, 14 Iul. 2026
The Danube Delta lost almost 50 million euros from the PNRR for unclogging and infrastructure projects. After almost three years, the projects remained at the documentation stage and could only be resumed in 2028.

Concordia: Inflation has passed its peak and could fall to 6% by the end of the year

13:22, 13 Iul. 2026
INS data showing a slowdown in inflation in June, to 10.4%, probably marks the peak of the current wave of price increases, claims the Concordia Employers' Confederation. The organization estimates that the annual inflation rate could fall to 7% in August and to around 6% by the end of the year.

Grindeanu: Early elections remain an option. PSD is also prepared for this scenario

13:20, 13 Iul. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that the option of early parliamentary elections cannot be ruled out, but warned that such a scenario would prolong Romania's political and economic instability.

Oana Țoiu participates in the EU Foreign Affairs Council

13:17, 13 Iul. 2026
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu is participating in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where she will support Romania's position on security in the Black Sea, support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

Bucharest Court of Appeal lifts judicial review ordered in Bihor asylum case

13:14, 13 Iul. 2026
The Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on Monday to lift the judicial review measure ordered against the six defendants in the case regarding the Bihor asylum case and definitively rejected DIICOT's request for preventive arrest.

Three gold medals for Romania at the Central European Informatics Olympiad

13:37, 10 Iul. 2026
Romania has achieved another remarkable result on the international stage, winning three gold medals and one silver medal at the 33rd edition of the Central European Informatics Olympiad (CEOI 2026).

Romania’s population is projected to drop to 15.6 million by 2080

13:35, 10 Iul. 2026
Romania’s resident population stood at 19.043 million as of January 1, 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics on World Population Day.

Mureșan: PSD has lost influence, AUR to face pro-european forces

13:33, 10 Iul. 2026
PNL MEP Siegfried Mureșan argues that the PSD has lost its influence and asserts that the next electoral showdown will be between AUR and the pro-European forces led by Ilie Bolojan.

Nicușor Dan will not keep the gun he received at the NATO Summit

14:27, 09 Iul. 2026
The Presidential Administration announced that the pistol given to President Nicușor Dan by his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the NATO summit in Ankara, has been taken for inspection and will be held by the Protection and Security Service, in accordance with legal procedures.